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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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