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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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