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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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