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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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