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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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