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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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