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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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