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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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