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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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