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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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