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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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