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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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