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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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