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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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