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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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