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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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