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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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