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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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