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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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