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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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