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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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