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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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