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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major 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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