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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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