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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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