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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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