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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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