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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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