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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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