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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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