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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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