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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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