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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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