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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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