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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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