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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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