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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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