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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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