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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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