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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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