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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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