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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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