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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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