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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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