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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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