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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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