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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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