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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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