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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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