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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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