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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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