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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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