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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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