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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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