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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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