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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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