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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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