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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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