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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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