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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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