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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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