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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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