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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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