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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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