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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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