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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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