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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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