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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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