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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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