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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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