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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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