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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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