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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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