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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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