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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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