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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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