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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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