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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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