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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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