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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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