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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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