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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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