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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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