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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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