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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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