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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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