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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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