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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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