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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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