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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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