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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches 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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