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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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