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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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