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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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