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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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