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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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