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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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