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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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