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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What 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 educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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