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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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