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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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