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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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