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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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