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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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