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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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