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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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