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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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