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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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