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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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