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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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