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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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