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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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