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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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