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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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