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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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