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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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