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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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