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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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