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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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