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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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