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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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