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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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