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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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