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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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