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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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