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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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