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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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