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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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