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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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