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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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