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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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