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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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