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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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