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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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