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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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