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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by 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 organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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