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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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