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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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