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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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