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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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