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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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