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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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