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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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