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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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