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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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