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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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