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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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