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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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