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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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