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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key 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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