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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important 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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