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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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