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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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