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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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