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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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