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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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