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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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