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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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