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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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