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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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