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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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