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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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