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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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