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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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