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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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