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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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