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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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