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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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