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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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