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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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