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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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