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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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