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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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