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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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