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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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