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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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