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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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