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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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