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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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