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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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