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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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