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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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