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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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