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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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