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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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