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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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