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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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