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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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