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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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