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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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