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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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