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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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