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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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