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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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