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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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