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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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