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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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