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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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