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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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