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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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