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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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