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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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