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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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