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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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