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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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