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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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