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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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