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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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