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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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