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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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