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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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