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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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