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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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