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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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