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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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