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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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