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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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