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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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