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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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