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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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