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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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