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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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