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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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