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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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