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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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