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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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