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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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