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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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