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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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