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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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