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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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