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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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