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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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