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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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