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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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