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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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