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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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