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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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