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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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