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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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