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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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