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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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