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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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