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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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