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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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