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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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