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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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