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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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