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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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