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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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