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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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