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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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