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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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