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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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