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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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