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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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