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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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