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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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