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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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