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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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