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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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