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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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