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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the 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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