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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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