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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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