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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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