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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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