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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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