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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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