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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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