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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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