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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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