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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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