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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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