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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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