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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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