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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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