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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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