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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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