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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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