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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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