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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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