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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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