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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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