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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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