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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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