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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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