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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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