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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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