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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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