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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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