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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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