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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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