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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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