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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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