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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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