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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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