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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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