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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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