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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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