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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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