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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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