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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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