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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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