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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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