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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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