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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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