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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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