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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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