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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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