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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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