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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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