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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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