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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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