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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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