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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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