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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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