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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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