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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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