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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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