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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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