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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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