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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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