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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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