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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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