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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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