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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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