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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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