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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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