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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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