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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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