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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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