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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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