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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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