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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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