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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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