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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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