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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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