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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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