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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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