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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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