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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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