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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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