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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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