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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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