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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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