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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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