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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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