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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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