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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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