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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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