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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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