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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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