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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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