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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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