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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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