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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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