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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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