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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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