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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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