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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources