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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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