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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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