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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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