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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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