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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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