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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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