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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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