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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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