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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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