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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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