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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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