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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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