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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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