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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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