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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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