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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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