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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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