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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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