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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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