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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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