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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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