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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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