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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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