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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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