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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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