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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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