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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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