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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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