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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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