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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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