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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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