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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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