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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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