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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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