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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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