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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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