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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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