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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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