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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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