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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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