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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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