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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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