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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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