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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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