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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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