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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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