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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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