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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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