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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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