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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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