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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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