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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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