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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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