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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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