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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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