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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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