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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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