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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education