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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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