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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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