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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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