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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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