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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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