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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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