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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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