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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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