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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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