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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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