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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education