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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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