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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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