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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because 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 educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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