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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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