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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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