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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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