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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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