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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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