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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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