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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources