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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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