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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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