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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 (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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