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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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