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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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