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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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