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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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