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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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