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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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