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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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