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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key 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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