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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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