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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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