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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models 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 optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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