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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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