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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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