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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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