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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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