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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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