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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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