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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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