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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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