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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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