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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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