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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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