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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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