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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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