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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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