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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student 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 becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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