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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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