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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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