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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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