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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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