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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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