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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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