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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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