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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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