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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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