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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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