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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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