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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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