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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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