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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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