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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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