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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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