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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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