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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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