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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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