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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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