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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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