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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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