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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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