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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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