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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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