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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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