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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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