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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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