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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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