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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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