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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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