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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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