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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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