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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by 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 we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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