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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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