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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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