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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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