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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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