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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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