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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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