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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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