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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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