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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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